EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
CLEMMER College
Pathways to
YOUR CAREER
As ETSU’s oldest college, Clemmer College continues our tradition of excellence for education majors, and we have broadened over time to extend that same excellence to programs in physical and mental health. Whichever path you choose, you are shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
Programs
Undergraduate Majors Early Childhood Development (Licensure and Early Care) Elementary Education Human Services Kinesiology [Exercise Science and Physical Education (K-12) Technical] Special Education Sport and Recreation Management (Parks and Recreation Management and Sport Management) Graduate Certificates Athletic Administration Community Leadership Community College Leadership Early Childhood Education Emergent Inquiry Esport Management Instructional Design School Library Professional Secondary Education Licensure Special Education (High Incidence, Low Incidence, and Early Childhood) STEM Education Program offerings may change. Find the latest information at etsu.edu/coe
A Community of
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
P
erhaps you’re pursuing a career as a teacher, coach, or counselor. Or maybe you have dreams for innovating systems, advocating for at-risk populations, or expanding education and human potential in outof-the box ways. Comprehensive academics plus field experience—all guided by dedicated faculty—prepare you as a leader in a competitive workforce.
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From day one, I knew I was a part of a new family that not only cared about my learning but also about me. LAUREN KING / CLASS OF 2020
About Clemmer College
ETSU’s College of Education, Human Services, Exercise, and Sport Teacher candidates spend an entire year as student teachers before graduating.
ETSU’s Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development was one of the first centers of excellence established in the state. Clemmer College graduates are working around the country for professional sports teams, the Smithsonian Institution, and even
Yellowstone National Park.
Two of our undergraduate students recently won
student research presentation awards at an international special education conference, competing against doctoral students from notable institutions across the country.
Our faculty includes internationally known researchers and awardwinning professors.
100% of our graduate and undergraduate initial license special education students passed the edTPA teacher license exam in spring 2020. All have either obtained a special education teaching position or are attending graduate school.
37,331 field hours in practicum and internships recently performed by students in Counseling and Human Services.
Elite athletes are trained at the Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education.
University School—a primary teaching lab for Clemmer, located on the ETSU campus—is ranked among
the top 10 best high schools in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
At ETSU, your education happens inside and outside the classroom. Here are just a few of the ways our students are building real-life career experience. + Year-long residencies in schools across the county and surrounding region + Volunteer roles in local nonprofit organizations + Partnerships with agencies for training in current practices
+ Study abroad opportunities that cover the globe + Opportunity to write a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member, some leading to publication or presentations
Where You’ll Find Clemmer Graduates
As a graduate of ETSU, you’ll be prepared for whatever career path you choose. Check out some of the professions our alumni have gone on to pursue, and imagine your own future, too. + Elementary school teachers
+ Family support specialists
+ Pre-K teachers
+ Personal trainers
+ Early interventionists
+ Athletics coaches
+ Special educators
+ Strength and conditioning specialists
+ Behavior analysts + Head Start teachers + Reading specialists + Mental health technicians
+ Students in professional schools for PT, OT, MD, AT, and chiropractic programs
+ Counselors
Where Will ETSU Take You? With 9 majors and 17 minors at ETSU’s Clemmer College, you’ll be prepared for success in whatever path you take to make a difference for future generations.
Visit etsu.edu/coe to get started.
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS P.O. Box 70731 Johnson City, TN 37614-1710
NONPROFIT ORG
Accreditations National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Tennessee Department of Education Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Education Programs (CACREP) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) National Association of Sport Physical Education (NASPE) Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University: etsu.edu/universitycounsel/compliance. ETSU-SLE-399-22